Bacillus thuringiensis RTI545 compositions and methods of use for benefiting plant growth and controlling plant pests

A method for one or both of benefiting growth of a plant or conferring protection against a plant pest in a susceptible plant, the method comprising delivering a composition comprising a biologically pure culture of Bacillus thuringiensis RTI545 deposited as ATCC No. PTA-122161, to the plant, plant part, seed of the plant, roots of the plant, soil or growth medium surrounding the plant, or soil or growth medium before planting the plant or sowing seed of the plant, in an amount suitable to benefit the plant growth and/or to confer protection against the plant pest in the susceptible plant.

A method for one or both of benefiting growth of a plant or conferring protection against a plant pest in a susceptible plant, the method comprising:

• planting a seed of the plant, wherein the seed has been coated with a composition comprising a biologically pure culture of Bacillus thuringiensis RTI545 deposited as ATCC PTA-122161, wherein growth of the plant from the seed is benefited and/or protected against the plant pest is conferred.

A plant seed coated with a composition comprising spores of a biologically pure culture of Bacillus thuringiensis RTI545 deposited as ATCC No. PTA-122161, present in an amount suitable to benefit plant growth and/or to confer protection against a plant pest in a susceptible plant.